Bill Gates says coronavirus shutdown could last 6-10 weeks 'if a country does a good job with testing'

[Sucker]

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates said a potential shutdown of a country could last between 6 to 10 weeks if all goes well, amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Speaking to a Reddit audience on Wednesday, the billionaire philanthropist said it's possible for a short-term shutdown, but testing is crucial.

"This will vary a lot by country," Gates wrote in response to a question of how long this will go on. "China is seeing very few cases now because their testing and 'shut down' was very effective. If a country does a good job with testing and 'shut down' then within 6-10 weeks they should see very few cases and be able to open back up."

[phatposts]

pedda saar annadante almost true. he predicted so many things with high accuracy

[Sucker]

9 minutes ago, phatposts said:

pedda saar annadante almost true. he predicted so many things with high accuracy

On Feb 14th 

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[bhaigan]

6 to 10 weeks is a good time bhayya, hope by that time numbers should come down

[RunRaajaRun123]

9 minutes ago, bhaigan said:

6 to 10 weeks is a good time bhayya, hope by that time numbers should come down

Inthaki AP lo elections unnaya?

[JambaKrantu]

6 to 10 weeks is a good time. We are already two weeks into the cycle. So another 4 to 8 weeks..

[karthik25]

15 minutes ago, JambaKrantu said:

6 to 10 weeks is a good time. We are already two weeks into the cycle. So another 4 to 8 weeks..

The 6-10 weeks starts from the day testing and lockdown are perfectly implemented. Two weeks back ekkadundindi? So, it will take longer in US, my guess.